Social Worker - Children in care

£37ph | Children in Care (LAC) | Long-Term Contract | Flexible Working | Yorkshire

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term Children in Care (LAC) opportunity within a supportive and well-established service?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable Yorkshire-based local authority that is committed to providing outstanding support to children in care while ensuring Social Workers have the resources, flexibility, and management support needed to deliver high-quality practice.

Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, helping to achieve permanence, stability, and positive long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a service with experienced leadership, strong team stability, and a culture that values relationship-based practice.

Package & Benefits

• £37 per hour
• Long-term contract offering stability and continuity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity to work within a well-regarded Children in Care service
• Regular supervision and professional support
• About the Service

  You will be joining a highly regarded Children in Care service with a strong focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The team benefits from experienced leadership, established processes, and a commitment to ensuring Social Workers have manageable workloads and the support needed to build meaningful relationships with young people.

  Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes
• Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required
• Build strong relationships with children and young people to ensure their voices are central to planning
• About You
• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team
• Strong care planning and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and partner agencies

If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to explore whether this opportunity could be right for you, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.